Happiest Birthdays to Katherine and Andrew!

The Arby’s roast beef gyro pretty much rocks.  For a roast beef gyro.  From a fast food restaurant.  Free with a drink purchase and a coupon.

Posing as a Theta, an all-too-common occurrence, before semi-formal, where I danced like a crazy fiend.  The best parties end with root beer floats, Kraft American singles, my “I ate approximately three pounds of sugar and need something savory to balance it out” snack of choice, and unaided hot messiness.  Emphasis on the hot.  When I stepped outside into the freezing cold, steam poured off my back.

Thank you, Emily!

(Mannnsies.  Jacob forgot to take off his shirt.)

Just so you know, L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara — the very first mascara in the mass market with a spherical brush! — trumps Great Lash and, oh, every single other mascara I’ve ever purchased at Walgreens.

Today I will break my personal record for writing a paper. I will!

I usually give myself at least two weeks to research, outline, write and rewrite — this will be my first twelve-hour turnaround.  But it’s just an extra credit paper for music history, in which I already have a solid grade.  And I’m wearing my comfiest studying outfit (Black Friday’d leggings without pants, of course!).  I can totally write a baller paper on the Brahms German Requiem!  Even if my mum, the world’s best non-editor editor, doesn’t proofread my first only draft.

Update: I finished, four pages in four hours!  Okay, I spent two hours researching and outlining, too.  Still — a personal best.  And I’m wearing the world’s best comfy outfit again tomorrow.

(Via) Hello, vegetable lovers! Hello, vegetable haters! Meet Bacon, Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower and Butternut Squash with Tangy Mustard Sauce. I made this veggie side — tasty, fancy and easy! — for my family’s Thanksgiving meal. Nom nom nom!

(via) baking for thanksgiving with the fam. triple-layer sweet potato cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting and orange cream filling.